Studebaker Model History

United States · founded 1852

One of America's oldest vehicle makers — a South Bend wagon builder turned automaker (cars from 1902, gone by 1967), famed for its Loewy-styled coupes, the Hawk, and the Avanti.

Models

Champion

Studebaker's low-priced economy car (1939–1958) — a light, frugal best-seller, later home of the 'bullet-nose' look.

Full-size car · 1939–1958
Commander

Studebaker's long-running mid-range nameplate (1927–1966) — home of the celebrated 1953 'Loewy coupe'.

Full-size car · 1927–1966
President

Studebaker's flagship luxury car (1926–1942, revived 1955–1958) — the early straight-eight President was a 1920s prestige model.

Full-size car · 1926–1958
Land Cruiser

Studebaker's top-line long-wheelbase sedan (1934–1954) — a streamlined flagship designation used intermittently across the range.

Full-size car · 1934–1954
Lark

The compact that saved Studebaker for a time (1959–1966) — a tidy, sales-hit small car, later home of the sporty Daytona.

Compact car · 1959–1966
Hawk

Studebaker's family of sporty coupes (1956–1964) — from the supercharged Golden Hawk to the finned Gran Turismo Hawk.

Personal luxury car · 1956–1964
Avanti

Studebaker's radical fiberglass personal coupe (1962–1964) — Loewy-designed, disc-braked, and a Bonneville record-setter.

Sports car · 1962–1964

Other makes